Smith-Layton Archive Let’s Shop! Charlene Duval, Executive Secretary
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[email protected] Phone: 408 808-2064 Your donations help us purchase historic photos. Thank you! © copyright 2017 Sourisseau Academy http://www.sourisseauacademy.org/ 1 Images on file at the Smith-Layton Archive, Sourisseau Academy for State and Local History May 2017 [57] Downtown San Jose – The Valley’s Shopping Destination. For well over a century, the Santa Clara Valley’s destination for Shopping Delight was Downtown San Jose. From local shops like Hart’s, Hartfield’s and Hale’s, to national chain stores like Sears, Wards, and J. C. Penney, Downtown San Jose was THE place for back to school supplies, wedding gowns, and baby shower gifts. 2 Images on file at the Smith-Layton Archive, Sourisseau Academy for State and Local History May 2017 [58] Hart’s Department Store. The corner of Market and Santa Clara Streets was once home to Hart’s Department Store. Founded by Leopold Hart in 1866, Hart’s quickly developed a reputation for excellent merchandise and outstanding customer service. This reputation carried Hart’s through the Great Depression and two world wars. Sadly, it could not stand up to the forces of suburban expansion. (Photo by Arnold Del Carlo) 3 Images on file at the Smith-Layton Archive, Sourisseau Academy for State and Local History May 2017 [59] Hart’s Shoe Department. Girls who go places shop at Hart’s. This circa 1950 photo celebrates one of the many departments at Hart’s downtown store – the shoe department.